Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong says that plans to expand a Shenzhen-Hong Kong tech zone will only succeed with active government involvement and an efficient market. Kelly Yu has the details:

A cross-border cycling event between Hong Kong and Zhuhai went ahead smoothly on Sunday. The 230-kilometre road race also doubled up as a test event for the National Games, which will be held in the Greater Bay Area next year including in Hong Kong. Elvis Yu reports:

Hervé Dagorne, the cycling head coach at the Hong Kong Sports Institute, told Janice Wong the event was a great opportunity for local riders to get a feel of the course that will feature during next year's National Games.

The recently held Hong Kong Open in Fanling also served as a test event for next year's National Games. Golf is one of eight sports the SAR will host. Hong Kong Golf Club captain Andy Kwok told Damon Pang that both local and mainland officials have been at the site over the past few days to gauge the operation:

Eleven people, including a student, have been arrested on suspicion of fraud. As Kelly Yu reports, the suspects ran online shopping scams and tricked three victims out of HK$640,000.

In a pilot scheme next year, the Social Welfare Department will make it compulsory for certain recipients of government subsidies to complete a set amount of voluntary work each month. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun defended the plan, saying it is a way of helping people who receive handouts integrate into society. Elvis Yu reports:

Five out of six young adults think the city needs to undergo economic transformation, but only two out of 10 have ever considered a career pivot, according to a think tank. As Charlie Chun reports, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups is urging the government to do more to help young professionals plan their careers.

The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups says many young people feel insecure about their career, and are worried about possible pay cuts and staying competitive in the marketplace. The federation's Employment and Economy Group convenor Tony Lau spoke to Charlie Chun:

The Centre for Health Protection says people should only use gas water heaters in well-ventilated areas. It made the comment after a 56-year-old man, and two of his family members, were hospitalised on Saturday with carbon monoxide poisoning after he took a shower The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department reminded people to only use gas water heaters that have been approved by the department. Robert Kemp reports:

Warring tribes in north-west Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire, days after more than 80 people were killed in renewed sectarian violence in the region. Another 150 or so are said to have been wounded over three days of fighting. But after negotiations, a government spokesperson says that leaders from both sides have agreed to reduce tensions. Jamie Clarke reports:

Hezbollah has fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles from Lebanon into Israel. Seven people were wounded in what was one of the militant group's heaviest barrages in months. It comes in response to deadly Israeli strikes in Beirut over the weekend, and as negotiators continue talks over a cease-fire that would stop the all-out war. Jamie Clarke has more:

Young K-pop fans are urging South Korea's entertainment companies to curtail their use of plastic. They accuse the industry of creating mountains of the waste at home by needlessly churning out CDs that most people don't even listen to. It comes as South Korea is hosting a fifth and final UN intergovernmental meeting on plastic pollution in the port city of Busan. Jacqueline Guico reports:

Russia's threat to use ballistic missiles on not only Ukraine but also nations which help Kyiv gave markets a jolt last week. Investors were also chewing over another round of nominees to the incoming Trump administration including Scott Bessent as US Treasury Secretary. RTHK's US economics correspondent, Barry Wood, told Carol Musgrave that the markets welcomed Bessent's nomination.

American Patrick Reed won the Hong Kong Open in style on Sunday, shooting a 22-under overall to clinch the title for the first time. Damon Pang was at the Fanling golf course to witness the final day of action:

Game 1 of the World Chess Championship begins in Singapore on Monday, with the Lion City having hosted a lavish opening ceremony over the weekend. The match to determine world champion is set to be the first in over a century to feature two contestants from Asia – and it includes a defending champion who hails from the mainland. Jamie Clarke reports:

Operation Santa Claus 2024 is in full swing, and this year we’re raising money for 11 charities. One of them is “Parks and Trails Limited” a group which believes everyone should be able to get the chance to enjoy Hong Kong's country parks and trails. Carolyn Wright talked to Kwong Sum-yin, the Head of Communications at Parks and Trails, about their vision and mission: